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Selected business growth guidance

Set up a business on Guidance on GOV.UK

The business structure you choose can affect the way you pay tax and your legal responsibilities.

Apply for a Start Up Loan on Guidance on GOV.UK

Apply for a government-backed Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business.

Support for scale ups on Guidance on Business.gov.uk

Explore Scale UK to find government support and opportunities for ambitious, innovative businesses across the UK.

Build your future workforce on Guidance on Business.gov.uk

Recruit young people with funding, training and tailored no-fee support from the Youth Guarantee.

Business news from the UK government

Government and Rolls-Royce agree £2.5bn to build jet engines in the UK and create tens of thousands of jobs

Government and Rolls-Royce have agreed a £2.5 billion programme which could see jet engines built in the UK for decades and create tens of thousands of jobs.

Businesses set to be protected from Argentinian economic coercion

Businesses investing in the Falklands Islands are set to be protected from Argentinian domestic measures targeting companies and individuals involved in lawful economic activity

India trade mission unlocks hundreds of UK jobs and new deals

A UK trade mission to India has unlocked hundreds of jobs and new deals for businesses as Ministers and Mayors look to drive growth.

Help us shape government services for businesses

The new Business Growth Service wants to help UK businesses start, grow, and succeed. Join our Business Voices Panel to help shape the service.